Wednesday, August 15, 2012

It's Back!   
This is the week to see
the remount of
Lend Me a Tenor
It's the last time you are able to see this 
zany side-splitting comedy at the Millbrook Playhouse  this summer...

 
                                   
Join the fun in the Poorman Cabaret Theatre
August 16-19 at 7:30 pm
and
Sunday Matinee on August 19 at 2 pm

$20 per ticket
(season tickets may not be used) 
Only 5 performances
For reservations call the box office at  570-748-8083

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Seussical Jr.

Tickets for Seussical Jr. go on sale
Tuesday, July 7, 2012!


Get the tickets while they last, it is going to be a great show. 

Children 5-16 will be the cast and what better way to go back to your child hood, than through the world of Dr. Seuss?  

Everyone will enjoy this show for sure!


What do you think Seussical Jr. will be like?  

Give us your opinions before, of after the show! 

We love feedback. 

Tuesday, July 31, 2012


Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown
and believes in giving back. As a fellow member of the community, we invite you to participate in...
Ruby Tuesday’s Community Give Back Program.

Grab your family and friends and join
us at the 281 1/2 Hogan BLVD, Mill Hall location on
August 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, & 18
Please present
the flyer (found at Millbrook Playhouse to your server, and we will
give back 20% of your purchase to the Millbrook Playhouse.
To make a reservation, call us at or visit us online at rubytuesday.com
& we’ll Give Back
(We apologize but we cannot accommodate coupon usage or other disc ounts in conjunction with our GiveBack Program.)


August 1-5 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday Matinee August 1, at 2 pm


The Chase is On!   
The comical magic of theatre spoofs this famous Alfred Hitchcock film and the entire spy thriller genre.   
Intrigue turns hilarious as four actors create over 100 characters in a tale of foreign spies, glamorous heroines, train chases and narrow escapes!  
 Laughter is relentless and everyone wants to know...
"What are the 39 Steps?" 

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Courtyard Cabaret 
Friday and Saturday evenings after the show 
"open mike" night with performances
by Millbrook Company Members
 
Donation $3/person
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Coming attractions
      Seussical Jr.  
Performed by the "kids" at the 
 Millbrook Playhouse Camp
August 10 & 11  
(watch for more information about this soon) 
and... 
Lend Me A Tenor 
 MILLBROOK'S HIT SHOW RETURNS  
  FOR A  REMOUNTED PRODUCTION  
AUGUST 16- 19 at 7:30 pm 
on the Poorman Cabaret Stage
   
(watch for more information about this soon)
       
Chaos on a truly operatic level!
This screwball comedy turns madcap when a famous opera singer goes missing and the show's hapless assistant has to cover for the singer's absence, sooth his hot-tempered wife, and distract his most passionate fans.  
A door-slamming farce certain to entertain everyone!

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** Box Office open Tuesday thru Saturday** 
          Adult tix: $20    Student Tix:  $10    Children Tix:  $8  
         Family Day: Sunday  $45 for 2 adults and 2 children
($5 for each additional child) 
For more information 
call  570-748-8380 or go to www.millbrookplayhouse.org 
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Millbrook Playhouse Proudly Presents
 
                    Opening
  Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm
                        in the Poorman Cabaret 
             
                             continuing
           August 3-5 & 8-12 at 7:30 pm
        Sunday Matinee  August 12 at 2 pm
Here is a charming musical about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall 
that divides them.
  Add stage fools and enjoy the simplicity, captivating music and romantic whimsy.

Just "Try to Remember" a time when this charmer wasn't enchanting audiences everywhere!!

Don't miss The Fantasticks, the longest running musical in History!!
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** Box Office open Tuesday thru Saturday**
Adult tix: $20 Student Tix: $10  Children Tix:  $8 Family Day: Sunday:  $45 for 2 adults and 2 children
                           ($5 for each additional child) 
For more information 
call  570-748-8083  or visit  www.millbrookplayhouse.org

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

How Can We Improve?

Please take this short survey:

1. What shows have you attended or plan to attend this season at Millbrook Playhouse?
__All Shook Up             __Lend Me a Tenor
__She Loves Me            __Dead Man's Cell Phone
__The 39 Steps             __You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
__The Fantasticks         __I'll Be Back Before Midnight
__Velma Gratch            __ Pinocchio

2. What was your favorite show this season and why?


3. What show did you least prefer and why?


4. How did you hear about our shows?
__Newspaper
__Radio
__E-mail Blasts
__Facebook
__Mail
__Word of Mouth
__Other______________________________-----

5. What is most important to you when going to the theatre?
__Costs
__Selection of Shows
__Location
__Concessions
__Atmosphere
__Special Promotions

6. What do you like best at the snack bar?


7. What shows would you like to see at Millbrook in the future?


8. How can we improve the Millbrook Experience?


9. Additional comments:


10: What town are you from?


Comments and feedback:
We at Millbrook want to ensure that you, our customers, are enjoying the shows. To make sure that this is happening, we need to hear from you.  

1.) What was your favorite show of this season?
2.) What was your least favorite show of the season?
3) What are you looking forward to seeing next season?
4) Your Name

Wednesday, July 25, 2012




Games/crafts for the theatre camp children!


Tissue paper flowers:
1.layer multiple pages of tissue paper over together
2. Fold like an accordion (back and forth)
3. Fold pipe cleaner around center of folded strip
4. Stretch folds
5. Separate layers of tissue paper carefully


This is a fishing game based off of Dr. Seuss' One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.  
1. Have the children create multiple fish
2. Have them color the fish, one being red and one being blue
3. Attach a paper clip to each fish
4. Attatch a magnet to a string, and the string to a stick
5. Touch the magnet to the paper clips and catch those fish!


This cute little guy is Thing 2!  He has a twin named Thing 1, as all of you know from Dr. Seuss' great books. 
1. Gather white, red, and blue paint
2. Dip fingers in red and place on paper
3. Flip paper over
4. Dip only palm in white and place on paper
5. Dip only fingers in blue and place over white palm
6. Paint white circle in red hand print
7. Let dry, write names in white belly, make face


Horton from Horton Hears A Who
1. Gather grey paint and markers
2. Dip hand in grey paint and place on paper
3. Flip over, give ears and a tail
4. Add trunk wrinkles, toes, and any other interesting features


Horton 2
1. Gather 3 Paper plates
2.Paint paper plates blue or grey
3. Cut a paper plate in half
4. Glue two paper plates together
5.take the cut paper plate, glue both pieces on either side of one of the other paper plates
6. One that paper plate, glue eyes and a trunk
7. Add legs and arms


There's a Wocket In My Pocket: 
1. Cut pockets out of paper
2. Stable or glue only the edges of two pockets together
3. Glue characters onto pop cycle sticks
4. Let glue dry
5. Put them in your pockets



If you have any other suggestions please let us know on our:

July 25-29:

Ghost tales and startling events collide on this mystery thriller, when an anxious woman and her husband rent a remote cabin from a mysterious farmer. Between an Agatha Christie mystery and a haunted house, laughter mixes with heart thumping scares to make an irresistible ghoulish tale...


This is the final week for  this performance, bring out your friends to view this ghostly show. 

Saturday, July 21, 2012

The 39 Steps!

The chase is on! The comical magic of theatre spoofs this famous Alfred Hitchcock film and the entire spy thriller genre, intrigue turns hilarious as four actors create 100 characters in a tale of foreign spies, glamorous heroins, train chases and narrow escapes! Laughter is relentless and everyone wants to know...."What are The 39 Steps?" 

From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock


Christmas in July has hit Millbrook Playhouse!  

Friday, July 20, 2012

Today's song of the day was 
chosen by Becky Snyder and Richard Guido!  

They honored the rainy day with "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage.   



Today's picture of the day is:

Who would you like to hear from at Millbrook? 

We will start next season's blog off with interviews or specific blogs from different departments at Millbrook. Scene shop, lighting, wardrobe, directors, actors, company manager, and even the artistic director.  Let us know who you would like to hear from. 


Our facebook has a variety of pictures. 

From pictures of previous shows, to shows currently playing. We also have a picture of the day, guess the picture of the day to show your knowledge of Millbrook! 


A Mysterious farmer has rented his remote cabin out to an anxious women and her husband. Join us at Millbrook Playhouse to find out what events unfold as this mystery thriller occupies the stage!

Show times is 7:30pm Tonight and Tomorrow, as well as, July 25-29.  

Don't miss the fun in the cabaret!